Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, adopted son of Pangasinan, directed his team to provide assistance to disadvantaged residents in Calasiao, Pangasinan on Tuesday, 28 November.

Go's team coordinated with Mayor Kevin Macanlalay and organized a relief activity at the municipal building for 20 residents. The senator's staff gave away snacks, masks, shirts, and balls for basketball and volleyball to everyone while they also gave shoes to select recipients.

Meanwhile, a team from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) provided livelihood kits through the agency's Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa (PPG) program.

In a message, Go reiterated that he continues to promote and support more government livelihood programs that should be able to provide efficient support to Filipinos in crisis situations. He remains committed to supporting such initiatives that play a vital role in assisting Filipinos in boosting and sustaining their livelihoods amid challenging circumstances. The senator earlier advocated for the PPG program and continues to support its implementation.

"Ang inyong mga proyekto at programa ay nagbibigay pag-asa at kabuhayan sa mga Pilipinong nawalan ng trabaho at pagkakakitaan," said Go.

"Sa pamamagitan ng pagkakaisa at pagtutulungan, at sa tulong ng mga programa gaya ng PPG, maipapakita natin ang kakayahan ng ating bansa na bumangon at magtagumpay sa kabila ng mga pagsubok," he added.

DTI-PPG is a program focused on seeding livelihoods and fostering entrepreneurship, specifically aimed at micro-enterprises. It gives priority to regions heavily impacted by diverse disasters, including fires and health crises like pandemics.

"Sa pamamagitan ng tulong na ito, pwede ninyo mapalago ang inyong negosyo. Kapag lumago ang inyong negosyo, dalhin niyo po ang mga kita sa inyong mga pamilya… mas masarap sa pakiramdam kapag pinagpawisan at pinaghirapan niyo po ang inyong pagnenegosyo at napalago ninyo," Go said to beneficiaries of the program.

Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, encouraged residents with health conditions to seek the assistance of the Malasakit Center located at Region 1 Medical Center in Dagupan City.